String foreign body in a 6 year old M Miniature Schnauzer dog
A 6-year M Miniature Schnauzer dog with a history of vomiting, lethargy, dehydration, inappetance, weakness, and hematuria was presented for evaluation. A piece of yarn was found in the vomit and in the stool. Abnormalities on urinalysis were proteinuria, bilirubinuria, and hematuria. On CBC and serum chemistry hemoconcentration, lymphopenia, elevated hyperalbuminemia and elevated BUN, and…
Pancreatic abscess in a 6 year old MN Yorkshire Terrier cross
A 6-year-old neutered male Yorkshire terrier mixed breed dog was initially presented at an emergency referral facility for vomiting and diarrhea. Laboratory testing showed abnormal Snap cPLI, decreased BUN (5), hypokalemia, PCV of 43% and TS at 7 g/dL. Survey radiographs had shown a small amount of gas in the intestines and mild hepatomegaly. A…
Gastric foreign body in an 11 year old mixed breed dog
An 11-year-old mixed breed dog was presented with a 2 week history of vomiting but with a good appetite. The only abnormality on physical examination was a tense abdomen on palpation. Rectal exam revealed gas and a small amount of stool. Fecal examination and a Giardia Elisa Snap test were both negative. Abnormalities on CBC…
Jejunal foreign body in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
A 9-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for lethargy, vomiting, and anorexia. CBC was within normal limits but serum chemistry showed mild decrease in phosphorus and mildly elevated GGT activity. Survey abdominal radiographs were abnormal. Barium study possible mega-esophagus and normal movement through the small intestine.
Gastroenteritis in a 5 year old MN Miniature Dachshund dog
A 5-year-old MN Miniature Dachshund was presented for vomiting and anorexia for 3 days. On physical examination the patient was depressed, dehydrated, and tachycardic. The only abnormality on CBC was elevated hematocrit. Blood chemistry, canine Spec cPL, and survey thoracic radiographs were all within normal limits. Abdominal radiographs showed no obvious foreign body, but the…
Adrenal carcinoma with invasion of the caudal vena cava in a 14 year old FS mixed breed dog
A 14-year-old FS mixed breed dog was presented for pacing, lethargy, and intermittent vomiting and diarrhea over the course of 1-2 months. The physical exam was unremarkable. The only abnormality on urinalysis was 1+ proteinuria with urine culture yielding growth of Escherichia coli. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were increased creatinine and hyperglycemia. T-4 result was…
Suspect pancreatic carcinoma in a 13 year old FS pit bull mix
A 13-year-old FS pit bull mixed breed dog presented to an emergency referral facility for vomiting of three weeks duration, anorexia and lethargy. She had been treated by the referring clinician for chronic, active hepatitis with Reglan, Pepcid, Amoxicillin, and Ursodiol. Serum chemistry provided by the referring clinician showed elevated ALP and elevated ALT activity…
Typhlitis and lymphadenitis in a 12 year old FS Dachshund dog
A 12-year-old FS Dachshund dog was presented at an emergency facility for intermittent vomiting and diarrhea lasting several weeks. The only obvious abnormality on physical examination was lethargy. She was treated with Famotadine, metronidazole, and discharged with a bland diet. At follow-up examination the following day at the RDVM, the owner reported that the patient…
03_00176 Jeter G Splenoazygos shunt and microvascular dysplasia *Oct 2012 COM*
A 3-year-old MN Jack Russell Terrier with history of elevated ALT activity; treated with Ursodial in Japan, was presented for an initial visit. Physical examination was unremarkable and the owners were advised to stop giving the Ursodial. The patient was presented for vomiting for 3 days shortly after his initial visit. Physical examination and survey…
Spontaneous bowel torsion in a 3 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
A 3-year-old FS Labrador Retriever dog had been hit by a car one week prior to the ultrasound. The patient sustained pulmonary contusions and was stabilized and discharged. Four days after discharge the patient started having intermittent vomiting, diarrhea and inappetance. The patient possibly ate chicken bones around this time. The patient was given Cerenia…